Is Lenoir-Rhyne University worth it?
Lenoir-Rhyne University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Hickory, North Carolina (small city). It awarded 625 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in occupational therapy, mental health counseling and registered nursing.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$40,155
Median earnings 4 years after
$57,711
Median earnings 10 years after
$45,543
Average net price
$20,689
Completion rate
48%
Completions (2024)
625
Years to pay back
1.4 years
Students (undergrad)
1,359
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Master's | $100,594 | $111,305 | 73 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Master's | $68,628 | $70,612 | 73 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's | $42,066 | $56,560 | 68 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $64,846 | $78,839 | 65 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $47,360 | $72,784 | 52 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $22,695 | $53,609 | 48 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $40,610 | $44,131 | 24 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | $44,836 | $49,919 | 23 |
| Human Services, General | Master's | $39,939 | $56,364 | 20 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Bachelor's | $45,534 | N/A | 18 |
| Human Services, General | Bachelor's | $32,732 | N/A | 17 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Area Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist | Master's | 78 |
| Mental Health Counseling/Counselor | Master's | 57 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 46 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 42 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 36 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | Bachelor's | 29 |
| Management Science | Bachelor's | 24 |
| Dietetics/Dietitian | Master's | 20 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 17 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 16 |
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Sources: federal figures for Lenoir-Rhyne University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for North Carolina. Counts under 10 are not published.
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